Monthly Archives: October 2019
U.S. Representative Hill, facing ethics probe, resigns from Congress
U.S. Representative Katie Hill, who is under investigation by the House ethics committee over an alleged relationship with a congressional staffer, said on Sunday that she was resigning from Congress.
Emilia Clarke's 'Game of Thrones' love triangle Instagram post is perfect
Emilia Clarke, the Mother of Dragons herself, celebrated her birthday on Saturday by sharing an eyebrow-raising photo with her two Game of Thrones paramours. Clark posted a photo of her and her dour nephew/lover Kit Harrington (Jon Snow), with a mighty Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo) sandwiched in between. View this post on Instagram Reunions […]
If you own an iPhone 5, you'd better update your iOS right now
Apple wants you to know that if you’re still using an iPhone 5, you really, really need to hurry up and update your iOS. Otherwise you might lose a lot of features and turn your iPhone into a fancy paperweight. Per Engadget, Apple is worried enough that the company has taken to sending out full […]
How to choose the best tablet
There was a time when tablets threatened to end up as phones you couldn’t make calls on. But things have changed. Tablets have been reinvented and offer a lot more, whether you use it for work, rest, play or Netflix. As a result, finding the best one for your needs is going to mean putting […]
Beijing to hold first 2022 test event in February
China’s capital Beijing will hold its first test event for the 2022 Winter Olympics in February, when it hosts an Alpine Skiing World Cup event, state news agency Xinhua said on Sunday.
Top U.S. negotiator in Kabul to brief Afghan government
U.S. President Donald Trump’s top negotiator for Afghanistan was in Kabul on Sunday to brief the Afghan president on peace efforts on his first trip back since Trump ended talks with the Taliban aimed at ending America’s longest war.
Islamic State leader Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by U.S. forces
Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is believed to have been killed in a U.S. military operation in Syria, sources in Syria, Iraq and Iran said on Sunday, as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to make a “major statement” at the White House.
Ryan Reynolds went full Deadpool to congratulate 'Joker' on its box office win
Joker has now earned more money at the worldwide box office than any other R-rated movie that came before it. Ryan Reynolds is totally chill with that. Totally. Chill. R-Rated box office congratulatory posts aren’t like the ones you’re used to..pic.twitter.com/OTy2BqIP4f — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) October 25, 2019 Reynolds of course stars in Deadpool, the […]
Google snuck an augmented reality ad onto the back of the Pixel 4 box
Augmented reality has the potential to change how we see the world — or, I guess if you want to get technical, the way companies show ads to us. The latest example of this breakthrough is courtesy of Google’s Pixel 4. The new smartphone, released Oct. 24, comes complete with a Google Lens-enabled AR surprise. […]
Don't wait for Black Friday: This OLED TV is cheap right now
TL;DR: The award-winning Sony Bravia AG9 4K OLED TV (65-inch) is on sale in the PCMag Shop for $3,099 — a total savings of $900 after code SAVE400. Black Friday ain’t just Friday anymore. Unfortunately, the deals pause for no one. As pissed as you are that consumerism is interrupting your annual tradition of stuffing yourself […]